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AK08 RDN

2008 Ford S-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,698 mi
Last recorded78,698 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford S-max94,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 RDN
MakeFord
ModelS-max
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,698 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 73,597 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 67,717 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors seals leaking combustion gasses (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 64,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2021 64,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2020 62,946 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,145 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

Fail 11 Jul 2019 60,144 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (both rear trailing arms front bushes worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, 235/45ZR18.98W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,928 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 43,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,111 miles

Rear silencer welded joint corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded & leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear silencer corroded & leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,160 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes starting to seperate

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre nailed & splitting in the tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,853 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges & tread getting low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,821 miles

How Reliable is the Ford S-max?

Based on 1,368,227 MOT tests across 101,843 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,124
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
101,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,089
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,704
Stop lamp not working 10,335
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 9,141
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9,079
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AK08 RDN is a 2008 Ford S-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford S-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 94,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford S-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,089 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK08 RDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford S-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Ford S-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK08 RDN registered?

AK08 RDN is a 2008 Ford S-max, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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